SEOUL, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of South Korea’s elite police academy graduates are leaving their posts to enter law schools, raising questions about the integrity of public investment in the Korea National Police University (KNPU) and prompting calls for institutional reform. This year alone, at least 81 KNPU alumni were admitted to [...]
SEOUL, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea braces for another sweltering summer, fashion retailers are seeing a surge in demand for ultra-light outerwear and short-sleeved shirts, driven by rising temperatures, wide daily temperature swings, and evolving fashion preferences among younger consumers. According to industry data released Sunday, brands across the Korean fashion sector have [...]
SEOUL, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — When 29-year-old logistics worker Min-jun Lee came down with a high fever and chills last winter, he knew he needed rest. What he didn’t have, however, was a choice. “There’s no such thing as paid sick leave in my job,” he said. “If I don’t show up, I don’t [...]
SEOUL, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — With forecasts predicting a historically hot and humid summer, South Korean consumers are scrambling to buy air conditioners—especially smart models powered by artificial intelligence—well ahead of the seasonal norm. Samsung Electronics reported a sharp spike in domestic air conditioner sales, surpassing an average of 10,000 units sold per day from [...]
JEJU, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — As countries grapple with mounting plastic pollution, the 2025 Asia Upcycle Jeju Forum will bring together international experts, policymakers, and sustainability advocates on June 4 at the Jeju Booyoung Hotel to explore collaborative solutions through upcycling. Hosted by Jeju Province and organized by the Jeju Upcycle Association, the forum [...]
SEOUL, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is facing a rapid rise in the prevalence of synthetic drugs, with new narcotics such as synthetic cannabis and ketamine accounting for nearly 35% of all confiscated substances in 2024, up nearly fourfold from 9.7% in 2019, according to a new government report. The National Forensic Service (NFS), [...]
SEOUL, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea has formally expanded the legal framework for hydrogen fuel usage beyond automobiles, paving the way for broader adoption of hydrogen-powered mobility technologies across diverse sectors including logistics and maritime transportation. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the city of Ulsan announced on Sunday that the regulatory sandbox [...]
SEOUL, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor revealed on Sunday that the highest starting monthly salary among holders of national technical licenses in 2025 was earned by certified concrete engineers, who reported a median entry-level wage of 4.2 million won ($3,100). The findings, based on a big data analysis jointly [...]
SEOUL, May 25, 2025 — POSCO Group announced Sunday that it will begin full operation of its first dedicated liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier in the second half of 2025, as part of its strategy to secure a stable energy transport system and expand its presence in the global energy market. The 174,000-cubic-meter vessel, named [...]
Korean Delivery Workers Secure Voting Day Off Ahead of 2025 Presidential Election After Industry-Wide Pressure SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea prepares for its 21st presidential election on June 3, a heated debate over delivery workers’ right to vote has drawn national attention — and ultimately, a resolution. Following mounting public pressure and [...]